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Katrina Smith

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Katrina Smith
Candidate, Maine House of Representatives District 62
Maine House of Representatives District 62
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
3
Predecessor:Gina Melaragno (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$25,000 for the first regular session. $20,000 for the second regular session.
Per diem
$70/day for lodging (or round-trip mileage up to $0.55/mile in lieu of housing, plus tolls). $50/day for meals.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
June 9, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Gordon College, 1995
Personal
Birthplace
Rockland, ME
Profession
Real estate broker
Contact

Katrina Smith (Republican Party) is a member of theMaine House of Representatives, representingDistrict 62. She assumed office on December 6, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Smith (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theMaine House of Representatives to representDistrict 62. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onJune 9, 2026.[source]

Biography

Katrina Smith was born in Rockland, Maine, and lives in Palermo, Maine. Smith earned a B.A. in sociology from Gordon College in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a real estate broker, as an investor, and in the education and banking industries.[1][2][3]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Smith was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Smith was assigned to the following committees:


Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 9, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62

IncumbentKatrina Smith is running in the Republican primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62 on June 9, 2026.

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Katrina Smith

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2024

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 62

IncumbentKatrina Smith defeatedPamela Swift in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 62 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Katrina Smith (R)
 
64.1
 
3,461
Image of Pamela Swift
Pamela Swift (D)
 
35.9
 
1,942

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Total votes: 5,403
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62

The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Pamela Swift in round 1 .

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
✔
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Pamela Swift
 
100
 
3110Advanced (1)

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Total votes: 311
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62

The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Katrina Smith in round 1 .

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
✔
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Katrina Smith
 
100
 
6470Advanced (1)

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Total votes: 647
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Smith signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 62

Katrina Smith defeatedPamela Swift andLindsey Harwath in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 62 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Katrina Smith
Katrina Smith (R) Candidate Connection
 
57.8
 
2,666
Image of Pamela Swift
Pamela Swift (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.7
 
1,505
Lindsey Harwath (Independent)
 
9.5
 
438

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Total votes: 4,609
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62

The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Pamela Swift in round 1 .

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Pamela Swift
 
100
 
3570Advanced (1)

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Total votes: 357
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 62

The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Katrina Smith in round 1 .

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Katrina Smith
 
62.4
 
5240Advanced (1)
Jennifer Tuminaro
 
37.6
 
31601

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Total votes: 840
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2020

See also: Maine House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Maine House of Representatives District 96

IncumbentStanley Zeigler defeatedKatrina Smith in the general election for Maine House of Representatives District 96 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Stanley Zeigler
Stanley Zeigler (D) Candidate Connection
 
50.6
 
2,975
Image of Katrina Smith
Katrina Smith (R) Candidate Connection
 
49.4
 
2,902

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Total votes: 5,877
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 96

The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Stanley Zeigler in round 1 .

  
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Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Stanley Zeigler
 
100
 
1,2850Advanced (1)

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Total votes: 1,285
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Republican primary election

Republican Primary for Maine House of Representatives District 96

The following candidates advanced in theranked-choice voting election:Katrina Smith in round 1 .

  
Candidate
%
Total Votes
Transfer
Round eliminated
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Katrina Smith
 
100
 
7750Advanced (1)

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Total votes: 775
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

Candidate Connection

Katrina Smith completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses.

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I am a lifelong Mainer who cares deeply for what is happening to Mainers and their families because it is happening to me and mine as well. We are facing a rapid loss of freedoms, one party legislation, jobs being lost, our elderly being abandoned, and our children undergoing extreme undue stress. The time to be quiet is far past and we must elect officials who will speak loudly for YOU. I promise to be that person.

I have spent my life in Maine and have lived in Palermo for the past 7 years with my children attending the local elementary school and Erskine Academy, worshipping in local churches and enjoying the natural resources that abound in our area. I am a small business owner who has seen the destruction to business from Main Street to Industrial parks through burdensome legislation and excessive taxation which creates a nearly impossible business environment.

I believe in the hardworking and honest people of Maine, but I believe their needs must be heard, and not ignored, in the halls of the State House. I am excited to meet the constituents of my district and hear and respond to their concerns.
  • Freedom - I believe Maine is on the edge of becoming a state we no longer recognize and that it is CRUCIAL that we change the direction of the state in 2022. Growing up in Appleton I enjoyed a community built on respect of differences and the mutual belief that if we worked together our lives would be better for it. Throughout the past two years we have seen a one party rule that has taken away the community spirit of Maine and we MUST restore balance to this state before we lose what makes us unique.
  • Hold Education Accountable - The education system has left our children far behind over the last two years. Our children have lost valuable education and have lived under the stress of overburdensome remote learning, masking and political division that has caused emotional harm. We must free our schools to focus on what is best for the kids. Schools also must be held accountable in the curriculum arena which has become a tool to create racial and economic division in an environment which should be about learning the basics and not the philosophy of a particular teacher or administrator.
  • Lessen the Tax Burden and encourage business - Raised on the family farm by a single mother I understand that we must prioritize spending and not endlessly give money to pet projects that the Democrats deem important while people cry out for relief from the huge tax burden that we have here in Maine. The people and their ability to live free and prosperous lives must be given priority. As a small business owner I know that we must be supportive and innovative to get businesses to reopen and flourish, not lip service, but real support.
Education, Health and Human Services and Labor and Employment
Honesty and a willingness to respond to and talk with their constituents.
If you spoke with anyone who has worked with me in the political sphere over the past several years they would describe me as honest, prepared, responsive to their needs and bold enough to speak the truth. I also believe in giving hope to people who are discouraged and to give them the tools to make a path to real change in their world.
Interaction with their constituents and representing the interests of their specific district.
The Governor should have open and honest daily communication with members of all parties within the state Legislature. The Governor should respect the state legislature and believe in their vital role.
The greatest challenge to Maine is rebuilding our economy after the loss of thousands of businesses throughout the pandemic. The state has one of the worst business environments in the country and without improving it we will not keep the next generation in Maine and will not see prosperity for our people, but only further dependence on state resources.
The legislature should oversee the use of emergency powers and should NEVER be shut out the political process. The granting of Emergency powers should only be extended with the understanding that the Governor has to have approval from 2/3 of the Legislature to continue.
It is desirable but in Maine it is non existent. The past two years of Democrat control have shown us that Democrats will not work in a bipartisan manner to do what is right for ALL the people of Maine. I will not compromise on my moral beliefs or vote in a way that waters down an important bill.

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2020

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Raised on the family farm in Appleton enjoying the benefits of a small community Katrina is committed to the people of Maine. Hard work and achieving goals are no stranger to Katrina as she graduated from Gordon College with a BA in Sociology and went on to become the Director of Human Resources for a nationwide company by the age of 23.

Now a successful Realtor and Real Estate Investor, Katrina, her husband Michael, and 3 teenage children are turning their attention to making Maine prosperous and safe for future generations. Innovation and commitment to conservative values are the trademarks of her campaign and she believes that if we work together we can bring Common Sense back to Augusta in November

  • Wisely use tax revenue WITHOUT asking for more money from the people. Frugality and common sense should be the guiding principles of government
  • Committed to protecting the freedom of the 1st and 2nd Amendment
  • Use innovative ideas and solutions to grow our economy.
I am personally passionate about protecting the future of Maine and the vulnerable population of Maine including the elderly, veterans and those on the margins of society. We must provide Economic opportunities for those who want to achieve financial goals and solid safety nets for the elderly who have cared for people their whole lives.

I also believe that the education system has become more about social issues than about education and believe the system must be held accountable to educate in the basics first.
At 16 I was working as a waitress at Marriners Restaurant in Camden, Maine. I had this job for 8 summers.

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Campaign finance summary

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Katrina Smith campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Maine House of Representatives District 62Won general$11,748 $7,959
2022Maine House of Representatives District 62Won general$12,266 $10,250
2020Maine House of Representatives District 96Lost general$9,940 N/A**
Grand total$33,954 $18,209
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theMaine State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 17.

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Legislators are scored by MPA on "where they stand on community, investing in the future, fairness, equality, and justice for all Maine people."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gender equity.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that would put the tribes in Maine on equal footing with the other federally recognized tribes across the country.


2023

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In 2023, theMaine State Legislature was in session from December 7 to March 30.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored by MPA on "where they stand on community, investing in the future, fairness, equality, and justice for all Maine people."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gender equity.
Legislators are scored on their votes related to reproductive health issues.









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Maine House of Representatives District 62

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    1. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 22, 2020
    2. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 25, 2022
    3. ↑Maine House of Representatives, "Katrina J. Smith," accessed April 26, 2023

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Gina Melaragno (D)    		Maine House of Representatives District 62
    2022-Present    		Succeeded by
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